""It's a case of being among the favourites. Success is having chances to fight to win. There's a very fine line between winning and losing. There's no such thing as a clear favourite in a World Cup. Previously, football focused on other teams, but now Spain is among the favourites. The secret is excellent work in football in general. In the top clubs and in the federation, there is a specific idea and model of play. Training, investment and belief in an idea.""
"Luis de la Fuente's side are at the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group E at the moment with 15 points from five matches. While Turkey are second on 12 points, Spain's vastly superior goal difference means that even if the home team lose, they will still qualify, they will still book their place in the 2026 World Cup finals next summer."
Spain will host Turkey at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville for a 2026 World Cup qualifying match with kickoff at 7:45pm UK time on Tuesday. Spain top UEFA Group E with 15 points from five matches while Turkey sit second with 12 points. Spain's superior goal difference means Spain will qualify for the 2026 World Cup even if they lose. Luis de la Fuente stressed Spain are among the favourites, praised a unified playing model, and emphasised responsibility and earned places. Spain will miss Dean Huijsen, Yamine Lamal, Rodri, Pedri and Dani Carvajal and are set to field Simon in goal with Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte and Cucurella in defence and Torres, Pino and Oyarzabal in attack.
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